5th Grade Earth Science Activities

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Science

Plants and Botany

Earth Science

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How Can You Make a Thermometer?

The first thing most people notice about weather is the temperature. This activity will show you how to make a…

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Arctic and Polar Regions

Earth Science

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Glacial Pressure

A hands-on science activity will help students to understand the effects of pressure exerted on snow and the forming of…

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Arctic and Polar Regions

Weather

Seasons

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Weather Station

With a student-made weather station and/or the Internet, students measure weather in a variety of ways, write about…

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Science

Earth Science

Weather

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ACTIVITIES

Seasons Printables Slideshow

Celebrate the seasons with lesson plans and activities for autumn, winter, summer, and spring. All of these activities…

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Earth Science

Seasons

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Viewing Snowflakes

Learn about star crystals and observe snow crystals with your students in this winter lesson plan.

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Arctic and Polar Regions

Winter Season

Habitats and Ecosystems

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Winter Solstice - Videos & Activities

The winter solstice occurs on December 21. Use these educational videos and related activities to teach students about…

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Earth Science

Seasons

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VIDEOS

Groundhog Day Videos & Activities

Groundhog Day is February 2. Spark your students' interest about groundhogs such as Punxsutawney Phil, and the history…

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Seasons

Earth Science

Science

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Favorite Winter Activities Slideshow (Grades K-5)

View this collection of our favorite winter-themed activities, lessons, and printables. Click through the slideshow to…

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Earth Science

Winter Season

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WORKSHEETS

Winter Holiday Contract: Grades 4-6

Introduce upper-elementary and intermediate students to independent research with these winter holiday projects.

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Winter Season

Seasons

Earth Science

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Explaining the Winter Solstice

In this activity, children draw a diagram to explain what happens during the winter solstice.

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Earth Science

Seasons

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ACTIVITIES

Snow Journals

In this winter science activity, your students will learn observational skills while viewing snow.

Subjects

Journaling Tips, Strategies & Topics

Arctic and Polar Regions

Letters, Journals and Diaries

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